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Baby Falcon Can't Fly, Lands In Rehab

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – If you've noticed something missing from the Falcon's nest atop the Cathedral of Learning, you're not alone.

Many people have noticed Dorothy's chick, who appears to be just about full grown and has been named "Silver," is missing.

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And now we know where he is.

According the WQED bird blog, Silver has been taken to rehab.

Silver is at the Animal Rescue League Shelter & Wildlife Center. They posted a picture of the falcon fledgling at its facility, saying, "We have admitted it for medical evaluation, which will occur over the next several days. The bird does not have appropriate flight feathers and may have some neurological issues."

It was feared Silver might not make it very long, after experiencing some development issues early on. However, he continued to grow and recently was able to fly out of the nest.

Although he was able to fly and land safely, bird experts say Silver is missing some feathers on one wing, which is causing him difficulties when flying.

"Simply put, Silver's wings are lopsided. Of course he goes straight to the ground," writes WQED's Kate St. John.

St. John writes that if this continues, Silver probably would not be able to survive in the wild and hunt.

But there is hope, there is a chance he could still grow the feathers he needs to fly properly.

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